1 in 5 pieces of software in the US are unlicensed. Be part of the solution.

At BSA | The Software Alliance, we believe developers should be compensated for the products they create. In completing the form below, you can easily and confidentially help us to end software piracy in the US.

File your confidential report now.

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An organization or business that is using or installing more software than it has licenses for

Examples of this type of piracy include:

Using one license on many computers

Using hacked/cracked software in the organization being reported

Using unlicensed software (from any other source)

Someone who sells/distributes unlicensed copies of software via the Internet

Examples of this type of piracy include:

Websites offering "legitimate" software at prices that are too good to be true

Individuals who have uploaded software to a website and use it to distribute the software to others

A physical distributor who markets or sells unlicensed software

Examples of this type of piracy include:

A storefront engaged in face to face or telephone-based sales

A computer repair shop that may be installing unlicensed software

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What is Software Piracy?

Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software by duplicating, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. Not onlly is it illegal, it increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue.

What Is BSA | The Software Alliance?

BSA | The Software Alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry. Its members are among the world's most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life.

With headquarters in Washington, DC, and operations in more than 60 countries, BSA pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.

The process is simple. Just fill out this confidential three step reporting form with as much information as you can recall and submit it to BSA. Our in-house investigative team will follow up with you as appropriate and begin their investigation of the target company. Based on your information and our investigation, BSA will then pursue the action that we feel is warranted.

To learn the progress of your report, we ask that you please email nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function available on www.nopiracy.org during normal busines hours (Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM EST). A BSA team member will provide you with the latest information at the first available opportunity. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant developments.

A reward may be payable only if BSA pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. The amount you may receive is based on a sliding scale as outlined in the Terms and Conditions available on the BSA website.

A reward will be paid only if BSA pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. This process could take several months. If the reward requirements have been met, then BSA will consider you for a reward payment. For further information, please see the section entitled Terms and Conditions available on the BSA website.

If you’d like confirmation of BSA having received your report, we ask that you please email nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function available on www.nopiracy.org during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM EST).